What You'll Do

This role provides technical expertise and leadership on the team to drive the Platform Automation (PAT) project and process for the Renaissance Program which is building an industry-leading clearing system, risk management system, and a new data and analytical platform in the cloud.

This role provides subject matter expertise to drive project initiation, planning, execution, and closure activities for the PAT project while supporting the effort and providing on-going monitoring, reporting, and adjustments of project progress.

Responsibilities include partnering with the PAT leadership team and a third party vendor who is assisting in documenting the scope, strategy, and priorities for the PAT team. Responsibilities also include creating and managing the timeline for work being performed, managing the work through the team epics and stories, and working with other teams who are dependent upon the environments the PAT team is developing

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.

• Uses both traditional and Agile project/product approaches to execute projects and achieve business outcomes

• Leverages technical expertise to drive day-to-day aspects of a project to deliver high-quality, on time, on budget outcomes within the project scope

• Follows OCC standard project management guidelines, including OCC project management checklists and templates

• Provides subject matter expertise on project initiation and planning activities to structure the project, including facilitating the definition of project objectives and scope

• Provides technical guidance to one or more project teams in detailed planning activities, oversees project execution activities, and contributes to completion of project closure activities

• Responsible for the identification and planning of all project work streams, including working with each functional manager to plan resources, identify key milestones, and manage dependencies

• Provides technical expertise in the identification, execution, and updating of project timelines and deliverables

• Works with project team to identify project risks, track and resolve issues, and eliminate project challenges

• Supports monitoring and reporting on the progress of project milestones and deliverables

• Communicates clear, concise, and accurate project status to all appropriate project stakeholders, including providing weekly status reports

• Coordinates and responds to project changes, including escalating project issues and decisions as needed

• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No direct reports

• Oversight of the project team and management of deliverables

Qualifications:

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

• [Required] Expert familiarity with project management methodologies

• [Required] Proven ability to manage one or more projects in various stages of the project life cycle from initiation through completion

• [Required] Proven ability to contribute consistently and positively in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly regulated environment

• [Required] Proven ability to facilitate project alignment between business and technical teams

• [Required] Analytical problem-solver

• [Required] Self-directed and detail oriented

• [Required] Highly effective organization and planning skills

• [Required] Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including effective presentation skills

• [Required] Develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships

• [Required] Demonstrates a consultative in approach to Project Management and is confident, influential, and politely forceful

Technical Skills:

• [Required] Expert experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project and SharePoint (or similar PPM tool)

• [Required] Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

• [Required] Expert experience with Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence

• [Preferred] Expert knowledge of application development and testing processes

• “[Preferred] Experience leading infrastructure projects and working knowledge of cloud platforms” 

Education and/or Experience:

• Required] Bachelor’s degree in business or technical discipline required

• [Preferred] Masters degree

• [Required] 10+ years of experience in project management or project leadership role

Certificates or Licenses:

• [Preferred] Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

• [Preferred] Agile certifications (Certified Scrum Master, Certified Product Owner)

Who We Are

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 19 exchanges and trading platforms. More information about OCC is available at www.theocc.com.

What We Offer

A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness. Some of these components include:

A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work

Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely

Generous PTO and Parental leave

Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision